Embark on a Life-Changing Journey with Apraxis
Come join Apraxis in New Zealand for a life-changing journey of self-discovery! If you’re a young adult (aged 18-26) looking to understand yourself more, expand your sense of community, get out of your comfort zone, and foster a greater connection to nature through immersive adventures—this is the excursion for you!
Who is this Trip For?
This trip is designed for young adults between the ages of 18 and 26 who feel a strong calling to learn more about themselves in a safe and supportive environment. This excursion is especially designed for those young adults who find themselves confronting the unique challenges and difficulties of this period of life. Common challenges include:
A sense of confusion over the direction of life
Indecision and uncertainty
Loneliness and isolation
Feeling overwhelmed and pressured to “figure things out”
Living with a lack of purpose and meaning
Insecurity, self-doubt, and self-criticism
Shame/Embarrassment
Our New Zealand excursion will give you the space and opportunity to address these challenges and struggles, allowing you to grow into yourself and your life with greater confidence and fulfillment.
How Will It Benefit You?
This excursion is an immersive experience that builds on the efficacy and research that the use of nature connectedness, adventure activities, and cross-cultural experiences are the building blocks for personal growth.
Why Adventure with Apraxis?
At Apraxis, we know ADVENTURE. Adventure is a powerful tool to help build greater self-awareness and confidence on how to navigate various transitions throughout life. Our therapeutic excursion is designed around the concept of the “Hero’s Journey”—a story of self-realization, growth, and transformation. This journey activates your inner hero, guiding you on a personal quest toward understanding and accepting yourself. You'll overcome challenges, confront inner conflicts, and emerge stronger, ready to inspire positive change in the world.
Our Excursions are Built on Three Fundamental Concepts: Discover - Connect - Empower
Discover: Adventure is a powerful tool for self-awareness and confidence. The Hero’s Journey symbolizes the activation of our internal hero, guiding us on a personal quest toward understanding and accepting ourselves. You'll overcome challenges, confront inner conflicts, and emerge stronger, ready to inspire positive change in the world.
Connect: Our trip fosters genuine connections—with yourself, others, and nature. You'll engage in meaningful conversations, participate in group dynamics, and explore topics that matter deeply to you. Whether you’re surfing the waves, trekking through rainforests, or sharing stories around a campfire, you'll build lasting bonds with like-minded individuals who share your journey.
Empower: Through adventure and therapy, you’ll gain tools to navigate life’s transitions with confidence. From mindfulness practices to self-regulating techniques, you'll learn to face fears and overcome limiting beliefs in a supportive and inclusive environment.
Program Aim
This program is designed to follow the ultimate hero’s journey while adventuring through the environments of Te Tauihu (the Top of the South Island, NZ). Challenge and adventure will be built into the journey to intentionally build a belief in self and deepen a connection to nature by exploring both Western and indigenous perspectives of the environment. Students will take part in authentic environmental and cultural immersion experiences that create a platform for transformational learning, centered around a testing journey in the remote wilderness of Aotearoa. The program will be scaffolded around gratitude for the environment, nature immersion, and personal wellbeing, which are all interconnected from an indigenous Māori perspective. Experiences and learnings will be woven into set reflection times and ceremonies during and on completion of the program.
Core Themes
Adventure Therapy
Environmentalism
Te Ao Māori Cultural Exploration
Wellbeing & Personal Development
Gratitude
Learning Objectives
Develop a strong connection to self and a sense of belonging.
Build resilience to overcome mental, physical, and emotional challenges within a safe and supportive learning environment.
Enhance cultural awareness and new ways of thinking while exploring Te Ao Māori (the Māori worldview).
Learn about traditional Māori approaches to conservation, relationships, and health (physical and mental).
Develop an enhanced connection to nature and understand the relationship between nature, personal wellbeing, and environmental sustainability.
Deepen a sense of gratitude for te taiao, nature.
Benefits Our Participants Experience
Increased sense of creativity and inner harmony
Increased sense of community
Improved interpersonal skills and personal development tools
Enhanced self-esteem and self-worth
Deeper sense of inner security and stability
Stronger alignment with one’s purpose
Improved stress and wellness management
Enhanced sense of interconnectedness with nature and community
Join Us
We intend to support you in stepping into the unknown, conquering your inner fears, and stepping fully into yourself. We know Emerging Adults need more support, and we’re here to provide it. Join us on this transformative adventure in New Zealand, and discover the hero within you
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